A few weeks ago, I informed you that I would be heading to Texas to be in a friend’s wedding and to work to encourage students from TX State, UTSA and UT Austin to come visit us here in Greece for a summer or a year.

The trip was a success!  My friend Chris did get married, and I had a great time seeing him and my friend Bryan who did the wedding. My brother-in-law Taylor was also an usher in the wedding, and it was so wonderful to be able to spend a weekend with those guys who mean so much to me.  Plus we got to go to the State Fair!

Beyond that, I was able to connect with some of my friends, family and supporters in Austin, and my time meeting with students and staff at Texas State, UTSA and UT Austin to talk about Greece was fantastic.  People are excited about coming, and I’m hoping to see many of them with me here in Greece in the years to come!  Here are some photo highlights of the trip for your enjoyment: